Keto
MaxLiving Perspective
Incorporating 5 Essentials™
Core Chiropractic
Get a chiropractic exam. Chiropractic care complements and enhances the keto diet. The underlying premise of chiropractic care is to remove interference in the central nervous system, as it controls and coordinates all the functions of the body, including your metabolism. (4)
Nutrition
Keep carbohydrates to a minimum. Aim for a diet that consists of 5% carbs, or less than 50 net carbs per day. (5)(6) Net carbs are carbohydrates which are digested and affect blood sugar. (5) Net carbs can be calculated by subtracting the amount of fiber and sugar alcohols from the amount of carbohydrates. (5) For example, if a food has 15g of carbs, 6g of fiber, and 2g of sugar alcohols, it contains 7g of net carbs.
Avoid sugar, grains, starchy veggies, and most fruits. Starchy veggies include potatoes, sweet potatoes, beans, and lentils. Fruits, especially tropical fruits such as bananas, pineapple, and mango contain a sizable amount of sugar and carbohydrates. Small quantities of berries are the best fruit choice, as they are high in fiber and low in sugar.(7)
Eat mostly healthy fats. Sources include cold-water, wild-caught fish, raw nuts, eggs, avocado, and grass-fed, organic butter. (8) Aim for a diet which consists of about 60-75% healthy fats.(6)
Avoid artificial sweeteners. Instead, choose natural sweeteners such as stevia, erythritol, or allulose. Although artificial sweeteners are typically zero calorie, they can often cause unnecessary insulin secretion.(9)
Consume adequate amounts of protein. Sources include cage-free eggs, grass-fed, organic beef, free-range chicken, and cold-water, wild caught fatty fish. Aim for a diet that consists of about 20-30% protein.(6)
Drink at least 8 glasses of clean, filtered water per day. As your body switches its fuel from glucose to ketones, it is critical to supply the body with fluids and electrolytes to avoid symptoms of nausea, fatigue, and headaches. (10) These symptoms may occur as a result of what’s called the “keto flu” and can be reduced or prevented with proper electrolyte and mineral balance.(11)
Mindset
Learn to manage stress. Stress contributes to weight gain due to multiple factors - including increased levels of cortisol and emotional eating.(12)
Get at least 7-9 hours of sleep per night. (13) Sleep is fuel for the brain, and the lack of sleep may alter metabolic processes, increase appetite, and encourage poor eating choices during the day.(14)(15) Additionally, eating a ketogenic diet can help to improve your quality of sleep. (16)
Oxygen & Exercise
Exercise regularly. Exercise has many benefits, including fat loss, muscle building, and reduced risk of disease. (17)(18) Aerobic exercises, such as swimming, jogging, and biking, or high-intensity, short-duration exercises have shown promising results.(19)(20)(21)(22) Strive to exercise for at least 30 minutes, 3-4 times per week.
Please consult with your healthcare practitioner before starting any exercise program.
Minimize Toxins
Use toxin-free beauty and cleaning products. Exposure to chemicals, like lead, can contribute to obesity and obesity-related diseases. (23) In fact, the rise of obesity has been found to possibly correlate with an increase in industrial chemicals over the past four decades. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals could be linked to the obesity epidemic, a term researchers call “obesogens.”(24)
Tests
If you have any concerns about your weight, please consult with your healthcare practitioner about performing the proper blood tests.
Nutrient Support*
Talk to your healthcare practitioner about including these and/or any other nutraceuticals in your dietary practices.
Keto Nutraceutical Recommendations
Nutraceutical
Max Keto Bar
Max Keto Electrolytes
Max Keto MCT
Instructions for Use
One bar as needed for a keto-friendly snack.
Mix 1/2 teaspoon in 20oz of water.
Mix one tablespoon in 8-12oz of liquid per day.
Daily Essentials for Men or Women
Contains
Two (2) capsules of Multivitamin (Men's or Women's)
One (1) capsule of Vitamin D3 + Probiotics
One (1) capsule of B-Complex with Delayed Release
Two (2) softgels of Optimal Omega
Two (2) capsules of Magnesium Glycinate
Instructions for Use
One packet daily with a meal.
Never modify any medications or other medical advice without your healthcare practitioner’s support.
*For optimal results, we recommend you perform a metabolic analysis profile test, which tests for key biomarkers that identify nutritional deficiencies, toxicities, bacterial overgrowth, and drug effects. Talk with your MaxLiving Chiropractor about the Metabolix Program to get tested and be able to obtain a more customized health plan.
References
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